{"id":161056,"date":"2023-05-01T13:38:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T12:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=161056"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:26:20","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:26:20","slug":"samsung-hw-q60b-review-surround-sound-at-an-attractive-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/samsung-hw-q60b-review-surround-sound-at-an-attractive-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung HW-Q60B: Surround sound at an attractive price"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung\u00a0can be synonymous with quality and we are not saying it because it is a firm that we like (although we must accept that we tend to prefer it on many occasions) because also when they have released not so good products we say it without any problem, but usually the same thing happens. contrary.<\/p>\n<h2>Samsung HW-Q60B Review<\/h2>\n<p>That happens in all their equipment, so we can say that it is a trusted brand.\u00a0Today we want to talk about the\u00a0Samsung HW-Q60B\/ZF,\u00a0a sound bar that works quite well, in addition, it has an affordable price, which suggests that it is a mid-range model, so don&#8217;t expect impressive quality or technologies either. of a higher level.<\/p>\n<h3>Exterior design of the Samsung HW-Q60B\/ZF<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-102533 size-full\" title=\"We are facing a model that looks good from any angle, so we only have to worry about giving it a correct placement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-102533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We are facing a model that looks good from any angle, so we only have to worry about giving it a correct placement<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Samsung HW-Q60B\u00a0physically seems attractive to us, and it does not have many details that we can analyze, in fact, its simplicity in construction makes its design something that we consider positive.\u00a0We emphasize this because perhaps for many users it is not something special, but everyone has their own tastes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-161057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pasted-4-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This bar implements materials of an acceptable quality,\u00a0which ensures that it can last us for several years with due care\u00a0.\u00a0Its completely black chassis offers a certain elegance, although that also depends on the environment where it is going to be placed.\u00a0We must say that it is somewhat large and requires specific spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Its weight also makes it not so comfortable to move, so from the beginning we must be sure where we are going to place it, to avoid moving it frequently and thus avoid an accident.\u00a0Its appearance seeks to give a different impression,\u00a0something closer to the minimalist\u00a0.\u00a0To tell the truth it combines quite well with any television.<\/p>\n<h3>Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>It implements the essential connectors for a good user experience, we are talking about an\u00a0HDMI\u00a0input\u00a0and\u00a0output\u00a0that will be very important, since these will allow connecting external devices to send or receive the audio signal.\u00a0The advantage is that its compatibility is extensive and it can work with various devices.<\/p>\n<p>One disadvantage is that it does not include an optical input, which does not seem so necessary when having the connectors that we mentioned above, but it is always good to have this possibility, since many users prefer it or allow them to have more devices connected at the same time. .\u00a0But as we say, it does not become a major problem.<\/p>\n<p>What it does integrate is a\u00a0USB\u00a0port that allows you to use storage units and play the audio files that are on them.\u00a0The advantage is that this bar has compatibility with a good variety of formats.\u00a0Another attraction is its\u00a0Bluetooth 4.2\u00a0connection that allows the operation of the aforementioned connectors, but wirelessly.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound quality and functions in general of the Samsung HW-Q60B<\/h3>\n<p>In terms of quality, the\u00a0Samsung HW-Q60B\/ZF\u00a0is a good option, obviously the experience will not be incredible as it happens with high-end models, but it defends itself well and is perfect for low- and medium-range televisions.\u00a0To begin with, it has a total power of\u00a0340W\u00a0, yes, including the subwoofer, which is wireless by the way.<\/p>\n<p>It is a\u00a03.1 channel\u00a0sound that helps to improve the dialogues, since in general they are the ones that suffer the most and sometimes not even a good power makes them heard clearly, so this is great for it.\u00a0It seeks to cover even the minimum space in the room and bedroom, so that the experience is completely enveloping.<\/p>\n<p>It works under several decoders to make the experience even better, here we highlight the presence of\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0,\u00a0DTS Digital Surround\u00a0and\u00a0DTS Virtual:X\u00a0.\u00a0Another attraction is that it interprets the intelligent sound, that is, it analyzes the acoustic signal and automatically offers an optimized sound based on each scene that is played.<\/p>\n<p>Through Q-Symphony\u00a0technology,\u00a0it synchronizes perfectly with Samsung televisions and they will just be able to generate clear and realistic sound.\u00a0Game mode allows you to connect your console and obtain excellent effects, here noise cancellation is also in action, which is capable of eliminating interference so you don&#8217;t get distracted.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6_techweek.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102534 size-full entered lazyloaded\" title=\"It will not be the most equipped sound bar in terms of features, but it does include some that are essential to enjoy full sound\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-102534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It will not be the most equipped sound bar in terms of features, but it does include some that are essential to enjoy full sound<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the\u00a0Samsung HW-Q60B\u00a0seems to be a good option, although it also has its respective disadvantages.\u00a0So we could say that it is well balanced.\u00a0But speaking more seriously, it is a sound system that we recommend exclusively for televisions or devices of a medium and low range.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously you can use it for any other category, but the improvement is not much, since generally these teams already integrate superior technologies that resemble the experience.\u00a0Also mention that it does not have Wi-Fi\u00a0, so you will not be able to use streaming applications, at least directly with the sound bar.<\/p>\n<h3>Samsung HW-Q60B: Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elegant design<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth 4.2<\/li>\n<li>acceptable sound<\/li>\n<li>enhancement features<\/li>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does not include optical input<\/li>\n<li>Does not offer Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>Could include some extra technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span>Specifications:<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpsm-table wpsm-table-black\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Make model<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>Samsung HW-Q60B\/ZF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>audio output channels<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>3.1 channels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>RMS estimated power<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>340W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Total number of speakers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>subwoofer included<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>Yeah<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>RMS power<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>160W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Supported audio formats<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span>CAA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>AIFF<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>FLAC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>MP3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ogg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>WAV<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>WMA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>connectivity<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span>2xHDMI<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>1x USB2.0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Bluetooth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>yes, 4.2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Sound Bar Dimensions (H x W x D)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>57 x 1030 x 105mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Sound bar weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>3.5kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Subwoofer Dimensions (H x W x D)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>343 x 184 x 295mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Subwoofer weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>5.5kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung\u00a0can be 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